Why is the theft light not blinking on my Chevy Malibu?

It’s not uncommon to have a glitch in the theft passlock system that prevents owners from starting their vehicles. It’s a pesky problem, but easily dealt with when you bypass the system. Initially you’ll notice with the late-model Malibu in our featured video is that it won’t start until the theft light stops blinking.

What to do when your Chevy Malibu wont start?

Initially you’ll notice with the late-model Malibu in our featured video is that it won’t start until the theft light stops blinking. The easiest and least evasive way to bypass this system is to insert the key into the car’s ignition and turn it to “auxiliary” for about 10-15 minutes until the light is off.

Why does my Chevy have a theft PassLock system?

However proud you are of your GM, you undoubtably know GM’s products well enough that you also know that in spite of how great they are, they almost always seem to have some kind of manufacturing quirk that ends up killing the whole “See the U. S. A. in a Chevrolet” vibe.

How does anti theft system work on Chevy Malibu?

After trying everything to get my 2013 Chevy Malibu started I end up getting another key made. Basically when the anti theft System come on your key as been damaged So it Send your car in defense mode. 53 people found this helpful.

How can I prevent my Chevy Malibu from being stolen?

The 2001 Chevy Malibu uses an anti-theft system to prevent your vehicle from being stolen. The anti-theft system sounds an alarm and cuts power to the ignition if the vehicle is broken into. ……….Insert the ignition key into the driver door lock. Turn the key counterclockwise.

What to do if your Chevy Malibu is not starting?

If your car is not starting but you have the correct key you have used to start it before, go to your information center and scroll down to key relearn and select the check button. This will relearn the key. If this fails you will have to do the GM key relearn by inserting the key and turn it to the run position without cranking the car.

How to reset the alarm on a Chevy Malibu?

Turn the key counterclockwise. Turn the key clockwise to lock the door. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door again. This will shut the alarm off and reset the system. 139 people found this helpful.

How to deactivate the anti theft system on GM cars?

How to deactivate the anti-theft system on GM cars 1st WAY TO FIX IT ALL THESE STEPS MUST GET DONE USING YOUR CAR KEY. 1. lock the door 2. unlock the door 3. open it 4. shut it 5. lock the door again 6. wait about 20 seconds • This will shut the alarm off and reset the system.

Why is my car anti theft system not working?

Sometimes a little bump on your vehicle can make it think that someone is trying to break into it, but really it was just an accident. If that is the case pressing the alarm button on your key remote will reset it. Sometimes though the anti-theft system is malfunctioning and being triggered for a different reason.

How do you disable the PassLock on a Chevy Malibu?

How to Disable the Passlock on a Chevy Malibu. Disconnect the vehicle’s battery. Use a small screwdriver to gently pry off the bezel surrounding the ignition key lock. Remove the radio as far as possible by disconnecting three screws from its face.

What happens if your anti theft system is not working?

Before getting into how to disable your anti-theft system when it is not working right, we will get into what it actually does. Your anti-theft system, like the name implies, is to prevent your car from being able to be stolen.

How to permanently disable and remove GM security systems?

GM Security Systems are killing cars all over North America and the only final solution is to disable and remove them permanently. This is what NEWROCKIES Inc is all about.

Why is the theft light not blinking on my Chevy Malibu?